DF83V | A Beast On A Budget

The DF line of coffee grinders has quickly become some of the most prolific options on the market. New options, new features, and new versions are dropping at a rapid pace, but the newest DF83V is more than an update, it's a completely different beast. Of course, as you'd expect it packs in a set of 83mm burrs, but also variable speed, a plasma generator, and a brand new horizontal body. Its spec sheet alone reads like a grinder twice or three times the price, but can this budget beast live up to the expensive expectations?

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[0:05] Intro
[1:20] Standart Sponsor
[2:06] Quick Overview
[3:58] Performance & Usability
[9:00] Burrs & Brewing
[10:34] Final Thoughts

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[TomsCoffeeCorner]

Nice thorough video with the retention tests and auger breaker tests! I haven't used either grinder, but I feel like the 078s is the slicker grinder, from a design standpoint at least.

[hoongfu]

Thanks for all the research you put into these videos. Great tests.

[robertjason]

As always, fast moving, wry humor, and a thorough examination. Good work!

[DigitalicaEG]

That sticker on the dial is simply inexcusable.

[allen.t]

Arrived much later than usual but I have to say that I think this new DF83 design is very clean! I think were slowly getting more bang for our buck out of these DF grinders.

[AbuSalem]

excellent review. short, objective, and to the point. thank you.

[cheekster]

Have yourself a great weekend my friend.

Thank you.

[mycoffeeshow]

Another great review! What is your favourite rpm for espresso on this grinder?
I really enjoy my DF83V. Have been using it for 2 weeks and it never stalled so far. Espresso is nicely balanced, flavour notes are present but not too sharp. Pour over is very RPM dependent- sweet and full body at higher settings, crisp at lower.

[rodneyn.gonzalez-rivera]

How does it compare to the DF64v in term of cup quality?

[rgmiguel]

What is the difference between MiCoffee and Turin? Great video Sir! TY!

[danielzenner]

Very interesting to see them switch up the design. Seems like they are trying to be a competitor to the Zerno Z1, with the main differences being the 83mm burrs and RPM adjustment.

[mtthwh]

Thanks for the great videos as always ❤ Trying to decided between DF83V and the Timemore 78S. I waited. And both seem reasonable options.

[docforven]

Cant wait to see the P64 vs. DF83V head to head battle.

[whitestone]

Thank you for testing the effectiveness of the pre-breaker. I saw other reviews mention that it "kind of" worked, but w/out any real data. I couldn't think of nay real way to quantify it, but I really like how you did it. Apricate it!

[dr]

The DF line is interesting. I have had a 64v for a few months and have found it vexatious to use until very recently when I discovered what the issue at hand was. The grinder would squeal at seemingly random points along the dial. Initially, I thought it was a burr touching issue. I finally worked out that it was some retained grinds that the machine was struggling to deal with. When it would display this issue, the grind performance was erratic. Ramping up the grinder to 1600 and spinning down to a setting below 10, seemed to allow the grinder to deal with this problem. So, now that’s part of the routine. I’m wondering if the vertical burrs- being assisted by gravity- help to prevent this in the 83v(?). I admit that this might be novice user issues at play, to some extent as well

[frederikblochwulff]

Can we get a video where Spro and Hoff destroy some bellows with baseballbats in the style of Office Space?

[zamackful]

Awesome and honest review! There are two questions on my mind:
1) DLC burrs really mean Diamond Like Coated ? Or do they stand for something else .. maybe 3rd party company? I couldn't find official statement.
2) Why does the SSP burrs addition to the order increases by +320$ while buying them separately is almost same amount? Why not get stock DLC then buy separately SSP.. at least you will have an extra pair of burrs. This makes me challenge the real quality and price of the DLC burrs.

[BillB]

I have had mine for a few weeks now. Seems like the espresso is most tasty at the lowest 300 speed. The espresso cup is more flavorable than the conical grinder I've been using for a couple of years. Wondering what speed users have been selecting for Espresso?

[pyman]

I loved the review, especialy the retention part. I see all the 0.1gr retentions and now the 2 grams retention on my Sage Smart Grinder Pro (my very first grinder that I got before the espresso machine and only for my drip coffee machine) just seems ridiculous 😄 I want to replace it with a good single dose grinder. My plan is to get DF83V with espresso burr or DF64 Gen 2 and use the Sage one for filter only. Is it a good idea to you or you may have other suggestions?

[yveschapdelaine]

For expresso with the original burr ( expresso) RPM speed?